No, I never let him out of the bathroom in the morning, even when he's not whining. However, I have gone over there to say goodbye - picking him up, hugging and kissing him, and doing the usual "Bye buddy! Have a good day, behave, etc." I've stopped doing that in the last few weeks, though, as I read it might cause him to whine even more so.
We try really hard not to let him out of the bathroom or his crate when he's whining. That was one of the first things I wanted to teach him. We have a hard time always ignoring him - sometimes we talk to him and say "Lay down buddy" or "Samson, be quiet!" but I don't think we've ever physically removed him from the bathroom when he's crying.
I might try and do the toy thing. We usually put all his toys in there for him, but maybe I'll put some away and bring them out later, and just rotate them. He has a few favorites, so I hate for him to be without them, but maybe it'll be good.
Walking him in the morning would be a wonderful idea, except I am so not a morning person and barely have time to get ready for work, let alone a 1/2 hour walk. But, maybe it's something I'll have to try.
Thanks for the advice. |